There are encouraging news about the health condition of police officer Edison Adri, who was injured during an operation carried out a few days ago in Maliq and was urgently transported to the University Trauma Hospital in Tirana. According to official information published by the Trauma Hospital, the officer remains intubated, but his condition is stable and showing continuous improvement. The statement says that his vital signs are stable, while he is being kept under const

Grief-stricken family members of police officer Enea Mekolli, who was killed in the line of duty yesterday, are today mourning the loss of their loved one. During the funeral homages in Pogradec, President Bajram Begaj was involved in an incident where family members of the victim reportedly confronted him and demanded accountability over the case. It was the victim’s uncle who addressed Begaj regarding the incident, calling for stronger measures and stating that criminals ar

The city of Pogradec is today paying its final farewell to Police officer Enea Mekolli, who was declared a “Martyr of the Nation” after losing his life in the line of duty during a police operation in Lozhan. The tributes in honor of the 34-year-old were held at the Cultural Center of Pogradec, where family members, friends, colleagues, and numerous citizens gathered to pay their respects and express solidarity with his family. Although state regulations provide that “Martyrs

Always With Us, Brikena! It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brikena Baxhaku, Principal of the Harry Fultz School. For many years, Mrs. Baxhaku served our institution with dedication, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility, making a valuable contribution to the education of generations of students and to the development of our school. She will be remembered with respect and gratitude for her tireless work, integrity, and the human values she

Thousands of citizens continue to work even after they have retired, and nevertheless still pay social security contributions like all other employees. Democratic Party MP Igli Cara has proposed amendments to the social security law aimed at exempting this category from the obligation to pay contributions, as long as they have already contributed once for their pension. “Is it right or not that a pensioner, after contributing for 39 years, continues to contribute to the syste

Albania is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transition, with population ageing accelerating at a pace that has exceeded even the most pessimistic forecasts. The latest official data from INSTAT reveal a historic shift in the country's age structure, moving Albania from one of Europe's youngest nations to a society whose median age now matches the average of the European Union. According to the data, the median age of Albania's population reached 45 years on January 1,

Mercury’s entry into the sign of Cancer in June 2026 is expected to bring new energy into many people’s lives. According to astrologers, this transit, which will last until August 9, favors communication, intuition, family relationships, and emotional security. In astrology, Cancer is associated with home, care, and a sense of belonging, while Mercury governs thinking, communication, and the way we process information. The combination of these energies is considered a favorab

ARA announces progress on Corridor VIII works and the opening of the first segment in both directions. Within June, the first 7.5-kilometer segment of the Elbasan–Qafë Thanë road, part of Corridor VIII, is expected to be fully opened to traffic. The Albanian Road Authority states that vehicles will be able to move in both directions, significantly easing traffic on this important national route. Currently, traffic is operating on only one side of the road, while the completio

An alarming figure of more than 166,400 Albanians is estimated to have left the country during the post-pandemic years, from January 1, 2021 to 2026, highlighting a further deepening of Albania’s demographic crisis and emigration trend in a population that is already smaller and older. This unusually high level of emigration indicates that economic and human capital policies, instead of encouraging people to return, continue to fuel departures even 35 years after the fall of

As the cherry harvest season approaches in Dvoran, farmers are expecting high yields, but they warn that a shortage of workers is threatening the smooth completion of the harvest. Residents who once regularly took part in seasonal agricultural work are becoming increasingly scarce. According to farmers, many experienced workers choose to travel to neighboring countries during the season, attracted by the higher wages offered there. Although daily pay has reportedly reached up

The Transparency Board, during its meeting held on June 2, 2026, decided on new fuel trading prices. The maximum retail price of diesel fuel (gasoil) meeting the SSH EN 590 standard has been set at 191 lek per liter, while the maximum wholesale price has been set at 179 lek per liter. The maximum retail price of gasoline meeting the SSH EN standard has been set at 176 lek per liter, while the maximum wholesale price has been set at 164 lek per liter. The prices determined by

June has begun with high temperatures across Albania. Meteorologist Tanja Porja warned that temperatures will rise to as much as 34°C in some areas of the country. “Today, maximum temperatures range from 26–28°C in the northernmost parts of Albania to 34°C in Elbasan and Berat. Along the coastline, temperatures will reach 31–32°C,” Porja said on the program Dita Jonë. The meteorologist forecasts that the hot weather will continue throughout the week. On Thursday, there may be

Food imports saw a significant increase during the first four months of 2026, including products that Albania has all the capacity and favorable climate conditions to produce domestically. According to official data from INSTAT, the total volume of food imports rose by 16.1% in January–April 2026 compared to the same period last year. The main concern is that Albania is increasingly failing to meet its own demand for basic food and agricultural products through domestic produ

The Institution of the Ombudsman has continued its investigation into the events that occurred in Zvërnec, where during a protest against a tourism project several citizens were detained and cases of alleged violence were reported. According to the official statement, representatives of the Ombudsman remained at the Vlorë Police Commissariat until late Saturday night, where they verified the condition of the detained individuals. The investigation was opened on the institutio

One year ago, Samir Mane entered Forbes’ billionaire list for the first time. This year, he has increased his wealth by 500 million US dollars, according to data published by the global magazine, as reported by noa.al. The well-known Albanian businessman, sole partner in several commercial companies and a large business group, appears in the Forbes 2026 billionaire list ranked 2,177th among 3,428 billionaires. Last year, Forbes recorded 2,933 billionaires, and Mane was ranked

The General Director of Prisons, Adriatik Kupi, has made several changes in the Prison Directorates. This move came after surprise inspections in prison cells, where items such as phones, USB devices, and drinks were found and confiscated. It has been reported that Klodjan Myrto has been appointed director of the Reç prison, while his predecessor, Algert Çekrezi, has resigned. Çekrezi has returned to the State Police. Arjan Bozhaj has been assigned to the “Jordan Misja” priso

Over 10% of the population living in Albania is in very serious difficulty in meeting their daily living needs, according to data from the INSTAT database, revised with the new 2023 population census. According to official data from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions, the percentage of households that declare they manage to make a living with great difficulty has decreased from 18.0% in 2021 to 10.2% in 2024. This statistical improvement did not come from an actual ri

On the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Party in Korçë, a supporter chose a unique way to celebrate. A2 CNN reports that a young woman tattooed on her arm the names of Prime Minister Edi Rama and southeastern Albania MP Romina Kuko. According to A2 CNN sources, she is known as an activist engaged in the party’s structures in Korçë. It is not the first time she has gotten tattoos of political figures’ names, as she had previously tattooed the name of former MP

Today we lost a friend, a model person, and an extraordinary restorer, Jani Zoica. Jani was a rare man, modest, noble, and with a dedication that is hard to find today. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the restoration of churches, mosques, and frescoes, carefully preserving our history, faith, and cultural heritage. His premature passing is a great loss for his family, friends, and all those who had the chance to know him and work alongside him. “I don’t know if thi

The Transparency Board has changed fuel prices again. According to the latest announcement, the price of diesel has been reduced by 5 lek and will not exceed 190 lek per liter, while the wholesale price will not exceed 178 lek per liter. The price of petrol has also changed. It will not exceed 179 lek per liter at retail, while the wholesale price will not exceed 167 lek per liter. On May 27, 2026, at its regular meeting, the Transparency Board decided: The retail price of di